What lens - Canon 5D MkII

[mark_farrell]

Hi all,

Well, I've just had a quote back to repair my 24-105L, which not surprisingly is almost the same as it will cost to buy a new one.

So questions: Is there another lens that would make sense as a do-it-all zoom? Although the 24-70L is faster, it does lack IS, which I've found very good, especially in low light. Also, it looks like the 24-105L hasn't had a refresh for a long time - it is due one?

Finally, has anyone had any issues with using onestop-digital?

Cheers,

Mark

 

[SoDoSoPa]

How about the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 that one does have IS if i remember correct.

 

[mark_farrell]

That's an interesting option. What's the IQ like compared to a Canon L-series?

I have a very old Tamron SP Macro lens that's simply astoundingly sharp, so I guess I'm pretty open minded to 3rd party lenses.

 

[draiman]

I don' think there'll be a 24-105 replacement soon. Canon have recently brought out the 24-70L II 2.8 and the 24-70L f4 IS. If they brought out a 24-105L II then it'd pretty much kill the 24-70L f4 IS.

I've not tried the new Tamron lens with IS, but have heard very good things. If you're looking for a lens with IS then it might be your best option for now.

I just bought a 24-70L because I never found the need for IS to be as great for the need for 2.8 in most of the situations I shoot.

 

[Digifrog]

I don't know about the lens but I have used OnestopDigital once and was happy with the service.